It has long been a belief that Kenny “The Jet” Smith is most definitely one of the cleanest brothers in the sports analyst position on television today. You can always find Smith on Inside the NBA on TNT looking quite the dapper gent in his attire. Always one who deftly mixes bold colors and interesting patterns, Smith executed a sartorial maneuver only seasoned stylish veterans could flawlessly perform. Underneath his sport coat, Smith smartly layered a half- zip sweater over his dress shirt & necktie. This particular presentation was an intelligent spin on the classic suit & necktie combination. Such as the picture above, a variety of cool sweaters can be deployed for an effortless & clean look. Half-zip. Full zip. Button-up. V-neck. Crew neck.

However, keep these two rules in mind:

1) The gent would be wise to wear a sport coat. Partnering a sweater under a business suit is especially risky. Even if you can pull it off, I would not try it too often. Sport coats are a little more informal and can be combined with more pattern & color.

2) Keep the sweaters relatively light. Chunky sweaters can add bulk to your frame and hinder movement. Fine gauge knits such as cashmere and lambswool are fine choices. Whether layered over a dress shirt & necktie or worn simply over a sport shirt; the dynamic duo of sweater and sport jacket will surely be an instant eye catcher to the passing public. And you just might look as smooth as Kenny “The Jet” Smith.

Tanqueray French 75 Glamour In A Glass

1 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin

.25 oz. champagne

1.25 oz. lemon juice

2 teaspoon(s) superfine sugar

1 slice(s) orange

Perfect Tanqueray No. 10 Martini

Tanqueray No. 10 Gin
Martinni & Rossi Vermouth
Your favorite garnish

Cuban T&T

• 1.25 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
• 3 oz. tonic water
• .5 oz. lime juice
• .5 oz. simple syrup
• lime wedges
• mint leaves
• Muddle mint sprigs at the bottom of a Collins glass and pull the essential oils up around the sides of the glass.
• Add Tanqueray London Dry Gin, fresh lime juice and simple syrup.
• Top with tonic and garnish with a mint sprig.

HAVANA HOLIDAY

• 1.25 oz. Tanqueray London Dry Gin
• 4 oz. tonic water
• .25 oz. simple syrup
• 2 orange wedges
• 1 lemon wedge
• 6 mint leaves
• Muddle mint and orange wedge lightly with Tanqueray London Dry Gin.
• Add ice, lemon wedge, tonic and simple syrup and garnish with a mint sprig.

Every distinguished gentleman possesses an internal voice that communicates confidence & self-assuredness to his character. There is nothing uncertain or doubtful about his nature. He has full trust & command of his abilities. And he dresses the part. It may surprise some of you (or not), but I was not always the type of gentleman for whom I am speaking of. You know, women are usually stuck with a stigma of being overly self-conscious about their appearance.

However, I would like to inform you that gentlemen can be just as unsure about their presentation and capabilities to dress well too. There exists a sort of sartorial psychology to the whole elegance thing.

Sharp & smart style is befitting of every gentleman, no matter what particular dimension he may be. Regardless of varying weight or height, any gentleman can attire himself intelligently to maximum a well-dressed appearance. Today, I would like to focus a little attention to gentlemen who exactly might not qualify for the NBA. Here are few things to keep in mind when making smart decisions about your wardrobe. Remember, the devil is in the details. The reason John Legend always looks great is because he recognizes the minute sartorial details that comprise the elegant whole. Giving a little attention to these small details will put you on your way to a handsome and polished presentation.

1. Bite the style bullet and demonstrate some honesty with yourself. You are a gentleman of minimal height. Look, I can stand to lose a few pounds; but I dress in a fashion suitable for my shape. Such is the way a gentleman should dress to complement his height.

2. Suits arrive regular, long, and short. Opt for the short. Bigger suits will only heighten the awareness of your short stature. Select either one or two-button suits (preferably two) with a moderately low button stance. A myriad of suit buttons that are situated high on the chest will do your height no favors.

3. Accentuate the length of your arm and flash a little dress shirt cuff. How much? A quarter to half of an inch places the gentleman in safe territory.

4. Watch the break in your trouser length. Too much break and your pants will pool around your ankles and make you appear shorter. Extend the line of your leg by losing the trouser cuffs and opting for a minimal break in your pants. A one inch break is safe, but be careful because flashing your ankles while walking (floods) will surely elicit a few chuckles.

5. Subtle vertical stripes never hurt anyone. It slims the silhouette and makes you look taller. V neck sweaters are also great for extending the line of the body.